Domaine Weinbach - Grand Cru Riesling Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine 2014
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
19,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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18,5/20
RVF
Rich and full-bodied, this Cuvée Sainte Catherine presents subtle yet intense aromas of white fruit mixed with butter and marzipan. The Riesling is elegantly highlighted by a golden hue.
Features
Estate
Domaine Weinbach
Cuvée
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine
Vintage
2014
Designation
Alsace Grand Cru
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Riesling
Terroirs
granitic rock with shallow sandy soils
Viticulture
the entire vineyard has been farmed biodynamically since 2005
Harvest
manual at optimum maturity
Winemaking
fermentation in old oak foudres with no yeast added (indigenous yeasts)
Breeding
in tuns
Alcohol content
13.5%
Residual sugars
6.62 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
bright, limpid yellow colour
Nose
graceful, harmonious notes of white peach and white blossom with fine mineral undertones.
Mouth
dense, complex and nicely balanced, with ripe acidity and a well-structured framework of fruit and flesh.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Superb with grilled fish or fish in cream sauce, seafood, white meats and poultry...
Domain Weinbach
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 19.5/20 (vintage 2013) (Wine of exceptional quality)
Domain rated 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the domain :
Cathy Faller works as a family, accompanied by her sons Eddy and Théo. The vast vineyard produces fruity wines of excellent constitution and finesse. The great wines are those of the surrounding hillsides: the Furstentum and Altenbourg grands crus and the Schlossberg, brilliant in its crystalline interpretation of Riesling. The 2019 takeover of Domaine Gérard Fuchs (in Sigolsheim) has enabled us to expand by six hectares, including two in the Furstentum grand cru. Ideal for satisfying unabated global demand. An institution.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2016 guide) 18.5/20 (vintage 2013) (Grand vin)
Domain rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical moment)
About the domain :
Le Clos des Capucins is one of those magical, elusive, timeless places. It's rare to find a place with so much energy and history, producing wines of such purity. Assisted by her two sons, Eddy and Théo, Catherine Faller is at the head of the estate, deploying a rare energy to keep the quality of the wines at the highest level and maintain a warm welcome to the domaine. Her son Théo devotes a great deal of attention to the vines, which have been biodynamically cultivated throughout the estate since 2005, while Ghislain Berthiot, who has been with the family for several years, is in charge of vinification. Eddy supports his mother on the sales side. This is one of the finest expressions of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, at different levels of ripeness. Its limpidity and precision astound us, often approaching perfection. Gewurztraminer finds its preferred terroirs in the surrounding area. The domaine has just bought 6 hectares of vines, including 1 hectare in the Furstentum Grand Cru.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
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